EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL - East Meadow School District

EAST MEADOW
HIGH SCHOOL
A GUIDE TO CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
16TH EDITION
2010-2011
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Table of Contents
Introduction
List of clubs and activities ................................................................. 3
Clubs and Activities
American Sign Language ................................................................... 4
Art Club ............................................................................................... 4
Athletes Helping Athletes ................................................................... 4
Cheerleading ....................................................................................... 5
Chess Club ........................................................................................... 5
Environmental Club ........................................................................... 5
EPIC .................................................................................................... 6
Ethnic Awareness Club ...................................................................... 6
Fashion Club ....................................................................................... 6
Future Business Leaders of America ................................................ 6
GSA ...................................................................................................... 7
Hoops ................................................................................................... 7
Horticulture ......................................................................................... 7
Jet Gazette ........................................................................................... 7
Key Club .............................................................................................. 8
L.E.A.F ................................................................................................ 8
LOTE Honor Society .......................................................................... 8
Math Team .......................................................................................... 9
Model Congress .................................................................................. 9
National Honor Society ...................................................................... 9
Peer Leaders/Peer Aids Education .................................................. 10
Perspective......................................................................................... 11
Pre-Med Club .................................................................................... 11
Rockettes ........................................................................................... 11
SADD ................................................................................................. 12
Step Team .......................................................................................... 12
Theatre Guild .................................................................................... 13
Tri-M Music Honor Society ............................................................. 13
WHAC ............................................................................................... 14
World of Difference .......................................................................... 14
Yearbook (Resume) .......................................................................... 14
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COME JOIN!
Extracurricular involvement constitutes an integral part of the high
school experience. As many students already know, getting involved in the
myriad of activities available is necessary for a completely enriching
educational life. Clubs and activities not only help you to make friends and
have fun but they can help you make a big impact on our community.
At East Meadow High School we are proud of the many clubs and
activities offered. Whether you are deeply involved or not at all, let this guide
serve as a menu of opportunities for a well-rounded high school experience.
For further information on these clubs and activities, and for their meeting
dates, times, and locations, as well for their advisors, listen to morning
announcements, or check in Room 117 or in the Main Office. Come Join!
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
ART CLUB
ATHLETES HELPING ATHLETES
CHEERLEADERS
CHESS CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
EPIC
ETHIC AWARENESS
FASHION CLUB
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
OF AMERICA (FBLA)
GSA (GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE)
HOOPS
HORTICULTURE
JET GAZETTE
KEY CLUB
L.E.A.F.
LOTE HONOR SOCIETY
MATHLETES
MODEL CONGRESS
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
PEERLEADERS
PEER AIDS EDUCATION
PERSPECTIVE
PRE-MED
ROCKETTES
SADD
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
STEP
THEATRE GUILD
TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY
WHAC
WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
YEARBOOK (Resume)
*All clubs/activities are subject to changes and/or additions
pending student interests and district approval
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ART CLUB
Our purpose in the Art Club is to learn more about the world of art through
activities, meetings, field trips, group projects, and informational meetings (i.e.
art workshops, schools of art, art careers).
Our activities include the Art Show, group projects, art-related field trip, and
individual projects. Our previous accomplishments include displaying a mural
in the Nassau County Medical Center. Students will work collaboratively on
Projects for The Olympics of the Visual Arts, a NYS art
competition which provides an opportunity for students to
participate in artistic problem solving.
ASL HONOR SOCIETY
The American Sign Language Honor Society is an organization dedicated to
the awareness of ASL as a language and the Deaf community comprised of
Juniors and Seniors who excel at the language. The ASL Honor Society is involved
with fundraising, interpreting and cultural awareness. ASL Honor Society
culminates in a two day trip to Gallaudet University in Washington DC.
ASL Honor Society is open to qualifying 11th & 12th grade
students who take American Sign Language.
Selection to the ASL Honor Society is by application.
ATHLETES HELPING ATHLETES
The Athletes Helping Athletes Student/Athletes Leadership Program is a
sportsmanship and drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. In addition to
informing students of these issues, the program also promotes involvement in
positive activities, such as sports and clubs. The students must maintain an 85
average or better.
Students are trained at Molloy College in the skills of public speaking. They
learn how to deliver the message of sportsmanship; why bullying is bad; and
how to avoid drugs and alcohol and still be cool. Presentations are made to
various 5th grade classes, as well as the all the 6th grade classes at Woodland.
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CHESS CLUB
The Chess Club is designed to offer students the opportunity to learn and enhance
their playing techniques and the strategies involved in the game of chess.
The club is a great place to meet people and we welcome new members.
EAST MEADOW CHEERLEADERS
East Meadow is proud to have a Varsity and JV squad that not only cheers
at all football and basketball games, but also competes at local
competitions. Both squads have brought home trophies. The varsity
squad also competes nationally, as they have done in the past in Virginia
and Florida. The squads practice three times a week. All grades are
welcome to try out.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
The Environmental Club is a club dedicated to helping save the
environment. This is done through community education and fund-raising for
worthy causes and direct beautification of the earth. Students will also
participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
We are working on beautifying the school grounds.
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EPIC
E.P.I.C. (Expanding Your Pride in Israel Culture) is a Hebrew culture
club designed to offer students opportunities to better understand the rich
culture, history and traditions of Israel. Students will learn about different holidays
and customs celebrated by the Hebrew people. Meetings are fun,
informative, and filled with lively discussions. The year ends in a studentdesigned
presentation for select social studies classes. It is a commemoration
of Holocaust Awareness Day. Meeting times vary and are announced in the
morning.
ETHNIC AWARENESS CLUB
The Ethnic Awareness Club is designed to promote cultural
awareness, as well as to bring people of world-wide cultures
together in order to share each others’ ways of life. To accomplish the goal of
sharing cultures from around the world, a variety of activities are planned each
year. There are regular meetings, shared fundraising activities and extended
afterschool rehearsal, as well as the African-American History Program.
A May banquet culminates the year’s activities
FASHION CLUB
The Fashion Club works towards educating high school members about
current fashion trends. Members of the club become informed about possible
careers in the fashion industry and how to achieve their fashion
goals. The year ends with the annual fashion
show featuring students from E.M.H.S. proceeds are donated
to a charitable organization.
FBLA
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
The Future Business Leaders of America is a national
organization of all high school students participating in business and office
programs. FBLA strengthens the confidence of students in themselves and
their work by providing opportunities for students to succeed in projects,
activities and competitive events bringing them recognition and awards for a
job well done.
FBLA at EMHS gives students a competitive edge through career exploration,
self-improvement, training, and community service. FBLA students build their
resumes, make new friends, participate in business competitions and attend
business field trips. FBLA is known for their Thanksgiving Dinner, Blood Drive,
weekly pizza sales, Spring Charity Dodge ball event, business competitions
and participation in East Meadow Pride Day.
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GSA
GAY/STRAIGHT/ALLIANCE; Student Alliance For Equality . Students work to
bring awareness to other students, teachers and the community about creating
a safe school for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. The club works
closely with LIGALY attending workshops and participating in the Day of Silence
to help bring awareness to the school community to work on equality and safety
for all students regardless of their sexual preference, race or religion.
HOOPS
HOOPS provides students with the opportunity to do
homework, projects (including computer use) and study for tests either
individually in small groups or with the assistance of a teacher.
The “drop-in” format allows you to stay for as long as you like between 2:06 p.m.
and 3:30 p.m. Snacks are served and textbooks and school supplies are available
for use.
HORTICULTURE
The Horticulture Club teaches students the science and art of growing flowers
and ornamental plants in our greenhouse and on the
school grounds. Help keep East Meadow High School
beautiful!
JET GAZETTE
(school newspaper)
The purpose of the Jet Gazette is to disseminate information and issues
affecting the lives of the East Meadow student both in and around the school.
Students interested in journalism may join as staff writers, writing sports, news,
features, editorial and arts & entertainment articles. . Additionally, students
interested in photography or the business side of journalism may participate.
This club meets several times a month to plan, create and distribute.
Announcements are made in the morning several days in advance of the
meetings.
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KEY CLUB
Key Club is not all about Keys. It's about FUN, CHARITY, and MAKING NEW
FRIENDS. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership
through serving others. It provides its members with opportunities to provide
service, build character and develop leadership. Key Club International is part
of the Kiwanis International Group.
Some of our major events include the Convention, Senior Citizen Thanksgiving
Dinner, Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner, and A. Holly Patterson. Some of our major
accomplishments include raising THOUSANDS of dollars for the March of
Dimes.
If anyone is interested in joining, dues are $15.00 for
the year; just come to our next meeting.
L.E.A.F.
L.E.A.F. (Legislation Education Advocacy and fundraising)
is an organization that is closely aligned with “One In Nine” (a group
which supports finding a cure for breast cancer) and connects with
other schools in Nassau County to further promote their cause. The members
of L.E.A.F. are also involved with community projects and various workshops to
expand their scope. Our club meetings twice a month, and we welcome new
members.
LOTE HONOR SOCIETY
The LOTE Honor Society is an organization for 11th and 12th graders who
demonstrate outstanding performance in the field of Spanish, Italian, French
and ASL.
Students who are accepted must meet specific criteria and must complete an
application in order to be considered.
The Honor Society activities include: induction of new members, fundraisers,
Foreign Language Week Activities, field trips, cultural activities and end of the
year dinner/party.
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MATH TEAM
The Nassau County Interscholastic Mathletes consists of teams of
students in grades 9-12 from schools throughout the county. An
introductory meeting will be held in early October. All students interested in
problem solving and challenges in mathematics are invited!!
MODEL CONGRESS
Model Congress is a debating club. We argue infinite possibilities
on almost every subject that you could think of. Visitors from other schools are
allowed (and known) to attend meetings.
During the weekends, conventions take place. A convention is when a host
school invites other Model Congresses to come and participate in debates and
contests. If you need more information, contact the advisor or one of the board
members
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
As the most prestigious club in the school, the National Honor
Society provides a program for the 11th & 12th grade students who
have an overall G.P.A. of 90. The club promotes intellectual stimulation and
growth by interaction with others who share the same enthusiasm for learning.
The goals of the club include establishing an Academic Wall of Fame. This
wall has the pictures of past Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Another goal is
to raise the standards of the club. The N.H.S. meetings are held after school
and are held monthly. The student held positions on the board include: 2
Presidents, 2 Vice Presidents, 2 Secretaries and
2 Treasurers.
One of the National Honor Society's major events is the Induction Dinner for
the new N.H.S. members. Some other activities include trips to museums,
Broadway shows and movies. The National Honor Society also ushers events
such as graduation, The Senior Academic Awards Ceremony and "Meet the
Teacher Night." A major accomplishment of the National Honor Society is that
it established a student-run, 1-on-1 tutoring service. This service is provided
for any student needing help in any area of study. The club has grown to be
much more than something to write down for college. The members of the
organization are expected to and do contribute their services to the school.
There is an application and admissions process. Please see the Guidance
Office for additional criteria.
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PEER LEADERS EDUCATION
The Peer AIDS Education group’s mission is to help prevent the spread of
AIDS. The group provides information to their peers through classroom
presentations and assembly programs. They help to raise awareness about the
disease and to raise compassion towards people living with HIV/AIDS. The
group also raises money to help their cause.
PEER LEADERS
East Meadow High School’s Peer Leaders are a select group of students consisting
of sixteen seniors and five juniors. Peer Leaders are selected in the
spring for the following year through teacher recommendations. They are
trained weekly on different topics and then present the information to freshmen
classes through activities, discussions, role playing, etc.
Peer Leaders help to clarify misconceptions and aid in helping others to make
well-informed decisions by passing on their knowledge and expertise. Their role
is not to preach, but to educate.
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PERSPECTIVE
Our purpose is to provide a literary magazine filled with the best of our
students' creative writing, grades 9-12. We meet once or twice a week after
school. Here we discuss our own writing, setting up critical criteria and making
decisions based on that criteria. We receive about 300 poems and prose
pieces per school year and accept about 50.
The EMHS CREATIVE WRITING AWARD for a graduating senior
perennially emerges from work submitted to Perspective. Aside from this
prestigious award, Perspective sponsors a creative writing contest, the
winner's work being features in our magazine. Anyone interested in poetry,
short stories and drama is welcome to join!
PRE-MED CLUB
The Pre-Med Club relates to service professions associated with the welfare
of people, animals and society in general. We learn about different professional
careers associated with serving people.
The club has monthly meetings and runs an annual fundraiser which donates its
money to Smiletrain. All members must do hours of service in some type of
medical field with a supervising adult. Volunteer work is also discussed and
recommended.
ROCKETTES
The East Meadow Rockettes are a Kick line team. The Rockettes participate
in all home football games, basketball games, and homecoming events. The
Rockettes take part in Long Island dance competitions throughout the year.
There are captain positions available for seniors that have been on the team
the previous year. To become a member, the student must be a sophomore,
junior or a senior. Students may try out entering their sophomore year.
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SADD
(STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS)
The SADD chapter at East Meadow H.S. meets on a monthly basis. We are
involved in a variety of activities, which include discussions, skits and occasional
guest speakers. Each spring the group sponsors a major project to raise the
consciousness of the students about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs,
especially when combined with driving. A student who wishes to join SADD
should attend the monthly meeting, which is announced in the morning and
posted throughout the school.
STEP TEAM
The Step Team provides group unity and coordination, as well as a physical and
aerobic work out for all members on the team. The team stomps their feet and/
or claps hands to a musical beat, along with moving into different formations. It
is a big accomplishment for all when the team works together as a group with
their Hip-Hop energy. Come join the fun!
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THEATRE GUILD
One of East Meadow High School's largest clubs is the Theatre Guild.
What does Theatre Guild do? For those who would like to be on stage, there
are two major performances throughout the year. Along with these two major
productions there is the Children's Theatre Showcase, which travels to
elementary schools and puts on plays for children. For those who enjoy
singing, there is the Singing Showcase, which performs at Holiday Parties and
other social events. There is also the Third Thursday Theater Showcase,
which takes place in the Performing Arts Center every Third Thursday of each
month. These shows feature different aspects of East Meadow High School’s
Performing Arts each month. And yet another aspect of our Theatre program
is the Dance and Choreography Workshop. For those
who would rather not be seen or heard, there are
numerous jobs doing technical work, production,
directing, costume designing, and electronics. These
positions are as important, if not more important, than
those on stage.
To find out what is going on with Theatre Guild
you can listen for announcements, or look at the Call
Board, which is located inside the doors exiting to the courtyard off the Main
Lobby. We hope to see a lot of new faces this year.
TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY
The formation of the East Meadow chapter of the Tri-M Music
Honor Society signified the school’s recognition of the importance of the arts
in the development of a comprehensive educational program.
Tri-M Music Honor Society provides a means of recognizing the efforts and
achievements of music students who volunteer their time and share their
musical talent with others. Students are selected for membership on the basis
of musicianship, scholarship, character, cooperation, leadership, and service to
their school and community, as well as their attitude toward teachers and
fellow students.
Students must have participated in NYSSMA and achieved an A on a level VI
solo, and must be in good academic standing. The organization’s high
standards serve to challenge students to greater effort and accomplishment,
and to encourage them in the pursuit of excellence. Music students will be
invited to become members by the music teachers of the department, and then
fulfill the requirements set forth by the Tri-M manual.
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WORLD HUNGER ACTION CLUB
The World Hunger Action Club, commonly referred to as W.H.A.C., is a
service organization concerned with promoting awareness about world
hunger. Under the supervision of the advisor, WHAC aims to make positive
changes within our community by organizing the annual food drive, visiting a
soup kitchen to do volunteer work, and conducting several fundraisers.
In November, we conduct the annual food drive and provide the collection of
items to a local food pantry. We also fundraise for “adopt a family “ in
December. Other projects include: clothing and coat drive; creating “care
packages” of necessary items, like toiletries for patrons of the Mary Brennan
Inn; and raising money to send to a child or children in need
overseas.
For these events to be successful, an active membership is needed.
All high school students are encouraged to listen for
announcements.
WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
A World of Difference (AWOD) is a club that was initiated at the high school
and middle school level under the guidance of the Anti-Defamation League.
The goals of the club are to promote tolerance and understanding among members
of the student body by generating opportunities for discussion among
peers. The members of the club receive training in activities designed to help
them feel comfortable in their roles as peer discussion mediators.
AWOD generally sponsors a fundraiser in the fall and organizes a presentation
for Human Dignity Day in the spring. Additionally, through the year students
visit elementary and middle schools in the district to mediate classroom
discussions on tolerance and diversity.
YEARBOOK
(RESUME)
The main goal of the EMHS Resume Staff is to produce the best yearbook
possible. Staff members make layouts, submit drawings, and take pictures.
There is a job for almost any interest. Anyone interested can join by coming to
any one of the meetings or contacting the editors.
Among other accomplishments, the Resume staff
creates a yearbook East Meadow High School can be
proud of.
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